The resolution is when

The major conflict, and the story, ends

A formal statement, An announcement

what is an example of man vs. nature

it was raining when they wanted to go outside

An example of indirect characterization.

"I feel like a superhero when I play soccer," Megan told her mom.

deeper meaning given to everyday objects or events

The climax of the story is

The major turning point, When big changes happen, The most exciting part

What does Man vs. Supernatural mean?

that which is beyond nature or explainable by natural law

What is a Protagonist?

main character of the story who makes key decisions

What does a Character Foil do?

shows contrasts to the protagonist

What is an example of man vs man?

Two girls fighting for a school play

The central idea, lesson, or moral of the story

What is DIRECT characterization?

When the author directly describes a character

A person with great talent; a young genius

A discordant lip sync performance?

Lacks harmony and sounds jarring

The climax of the story is

When big changes happen, The major turning point, The most exciting part

a group of musicians playing together

A student who behaves dutifully in class?

Is respectful and has a sense of responsibility

a religious song or song of praise

What is an Antagonist

The character that opposes the main character

What is Indirect characterization?

When you have to figure out what the character is like

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“Two Kinds” quiz vocab

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The peculiar smell coming from the cooler is?
appetizing
strange
stinky
unfamiliar
2
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
3
The resolution is when
The major conflict, and the story, ends
suspense builds
major background about characters is revealed
The reader is hooked by the conflict
4
Bellows from the foghorns of ships at sea are
high-pitched sirens
fast beeps
deep, low sounds
taps for morse code
5
motif
by necessity
character that portrays an oversimplified idea
adornment
recurrent pattern or design
6
A declaration is?
A formal statement
An announcement
a slang word
the constitution
7
what is an example of man vs. nature
two people were in a fight
it was raining when they wanted to go outside
the man wants to change the new laws
8
An example of indirect characterization.
Megan played soccer for three years.
Megan loved playing soccer.
Megan's soccer team won.
"I feel like a superhero when I play soccer," Megan told her mom.
9
An accusation is?
A charge of wrongdoing
a short talk
a lie
a form of praise
10
symbolism
section of a poem, usually with rhyme and length
deeper meaning given to everyday objects or events
words that have the same sound at the end
words that create a mental image
11
The climax of the story is
When all the problems are solved
The major turning point
When big changes happen
The most exciting part
12
What does Man vs. Supernatural mean?
humans involved in a struggle with manmade machines
when a protagonist has a strong belief against the majority
make a choice between two or more paths
that which is beyond nature or explainable by natural law
13
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
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The obedient child?
Refuses orders
is overweight
Does what she is told
Loves her family
15
The wedding dress cascades down her body like a?
centipede
shooting star
waterfall
a river
16
What is a Protagonist?
main character of the story who makes key decisions
The bad guy of the story
The author
17
What does a Character Foil do?
makes the protagonist shiny
changes the protagonist
shows contrasts to the protagonist
goes against the protagonist
18
Someone quivering in fear is?
shaking or trembling
crying
running away
jumping up and down
19
What is an example of man vs man?
Martin Luther King Jr. speaking out about segregation
Man exploring a dangerous jungle
Two girls fighting for a school play
An astronaut stuck in space
20
The student walking nonchalantly into class late is?
casual and unconcerned
in a hurry
bumping into others
moving continuously
21
If the project was a complete fiasco...?
it was a failure
it was canceled
it was mediocre
it was a success
22
What is theme?
The sequence of events
What happens in a story
The tone or mood
The central idea, lesson, or moral of the story
23
What Syntax used for?
mood and tone
order of words
length of story
details
24
A listless person
Lacks energy or enthusiasm
is unhappy
is disorganized
is dizzy
25
The antagonist of "Everyday Use" was?
Hakim a barber
Dee
Mama
Uncle Buddy
26
What is DIRECT characterization?
When a reader must infer facts about a character
When a reader predicts how a character will behave
When the author directly describes a character
27
A prodigy is
a failure
someone who misbehaves
A person with great talent; a young genius
a dutiful child
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A discordant lip sync performance?
Lacks harmony and sounds jarring
Is disrespectful
Wins the competition
Hits high and low musical notes
29
The climax of the story is
When big changes happen
When all the problems are solved
The major turning point
The most exciting part
30
A person lost in reverie is?
laughing
unhappy
sleeping
daydreaming
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An orchestra is?
a group of musicians playing together
a saxophone player
a coordinated group
a type of whale
32
A student who behaves dutifully in class?
Gets all the answers correct
Talks a lot
Is respectful and has a sense of responsibility
Goofs off and argues with the teacher
33
Motive
A suffix used in many words
A saying for a company
A car's part
A reason for doing something
34
A sentimental letter
is businesslike
is emotional and sappy
is friendly
is full of grammar mistakes
35
A hymn is?
a religious song or song of praise
a word that sounds like another
a rap song
a boy or man
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What is an Antagonist
The leading character in a story
The character that opposes the main character
The person that is has just 1 trait
The person that cannot do math
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Indignity means?
a native person
a mistake
An insult to one's pride
A compliment
38
A frantic student feels?
Confused
Calm and prepared
Sleepy
Anxious and excited
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The resolution is ?
The start of all suspense
The highest, most exciting part of the story
The ending
The events that tie up loose ends before the ending
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Man vs. Technology is when a character struggles against
nature, plants, or weather
a robot or computer
an alien, ghost or other non-human being
another character
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What is Indirect characterization?
When you have to figure out what the character is like
S.T.E.A.L
When the author tells you directly about the character.
What is that?
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what is an example of man vs. society
the man hates the new laws
the man i unhappy about the weather
the kid does not like the other kid
43
A tremendous success is?
an accident
a partial success
very large or great
disappointing
44
Inevitable consequences are?
undesirable
avoidable
unavoidable
unpleasant
45
When a man battles internal conflict?
Man vs Self
Man vs Nature
Man vs Man
Man vs Society
46
The protagonist of "Obituary" was?
The teacher
the main characters
Jerome
Lovey
47
A prelude comes...?
the middle
at the end
before
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A mesmerizing performance
is long and monotonous
involves music
is fascinating or spellbinding
is complicated
49
To respond enthusiastically is to be?
to be correct
to be polite
energetic and excited
to be tired and sluggish
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Where is the resolution on this diagram?
5
2
4
3
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Reproach means?
to suggest a topic
to praise
to blame or find fault with
a response

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